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Episode 215 - Upending Automotive Credentials With The AVTECC Initiative With David Macholz
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In this episode, Lucas and David welcome David Macholz, the President and CEO of AVTECC (Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition), to discuss the evolution of the automotive education industry. David shares his journey from a career in education to leading a company focused on reimagining vehicle technology education. The conversation highlights the need for performance-based certification to address the industry's skills gap. David also emphasizes the importance of moving beyond traditional testing to ensure technicians have the competencies necessary for today's advanced automotive technologies.
00:00 Lack of Professional Pathways
09:46 Substitute Teaching at BOCES
13:37 Reflecting on Career and Education Choices
20:10 ASE Certification Boosts Technician Salaries
22:58 "AvTech: Redefining Learning Approaches"
27:03 Diverse Learning Styles Explored
36:48 Rethinking Student Credentialing Methods
42:06 Questionable Accreditation Practices
43:04 Credentialing Standards vs. Budget Priorities
53:19 Marketing Recognition Impacts Perception
57:23 EV Safety Certification Overview
01:02:13 "Industry Lacks Essential Education"
01:06:12 Seeking Support for Innovative Industry Advancement
01:14:09 Engaging Founding Supporters
01:15:50 Gratitude for Industry Support
257 episodes
Manage episode 480708539 series 2796977
Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.
Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE
Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.
Click here to schedule a free demo: https://info.shop-ware.com/profitability
Transform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!
Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingPros
Shop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.
Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into one sleek, digital platform.
Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!
In this episode, Lucas and David welcome David Macholz, the President and CEO of AVTECC (Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition), to discuss the evolution of the automotive education industry. David shares his journey from a career in education to leading a company focused on reimagining vehicle technology education. The conversation highlights the need for performance-based certification to address the industry's skills gap. David also emphasizes the importance of moving beyond traditional testing to ensure technicians have the competencies necessary for today's advanced automotive technologies.
00:00 Lack of Professional Pathways
09:46 Substitute Teaching at BOCES
13:37 Reflecting on Career and Education Choices
20:10 ASE Certification Boosts Technician Salaries
22:58 "AvTech: Redefining Learning Approaches"
27:03 Diverse Learning Styles Explored
36:48 Rethinking Student Credentialing Methods
42:06 Questionable Accreditation Practices
43:04 Credentialing Standards vs. Budget Priorities
53:19 Marketing Recognition Impacts Perception
57:23 EV Safety Certification Overview
01:02:13 "Industry Lacks Essential Education"
01:06:12 Seeking Support for Innovative Industry Advancement
01:14:09 Engaging Founding Supporters
01:15:50 Gratitude for Industry Support
257 episodes
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